Final Destination Director Shatters Fan Theories About Bloodlines Origin Scene—You Got It All Wrong!

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The film titled “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is currently dominating cinemas, raking in profits and demonstrating that viewers continue to be enthralled by the franchise’s intricate death sequences on the silver screen. Not only does it boast some of the most thrilling deaths in the Final Destination series, but it also delves into the franchise’s lore, addressing fan queries about Death’s design. For instance, it provides insight into Tony Todd’s chilling character, William Bludworth, the coroner, and the reason behind the ominous signs that foretell Death’s arrival. However, in an exclusive chat with Collider, directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky hint at a significant aspect of the movie that fans might be misinterpreting, potentially connecting all parts of the franchise cohesively.

Warning: Spoilers below for Final Destination Bloodlines

Lipovsky commented on the extensive collection of papers assembled by Iris (Gabrielle Rose) over her lifetime, which are depicted in the movie as detailing the deaths connected to the Sky Tower accident. He noted that there’s a great deal of information within these papers about what transpired, but there seems to be some uncertainty regarding the connection between “Bloodlines” and the rest of the franchise. An early debate among the team was whether this story could serve as the origin for all other movies in the series, but they soon realized that none of the other characters’ parents were among the victims, so it couldn’t possibly be.

In the movie “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, we discover that after predicting a disaster and saving numerous lives, Iris delved into understanding Death’s pattern and figuring out how this enigmatic force operates. This investigation led to a comprehensive record of every death linked to the Sky Tower incident she thwarted. Notably, this compilation is a wall made of newspaper clippings bound together with red tape, which Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana), Iris’ granddaughter, presents to her family as a chronological sequence of events. The closing credits scene of “Final Destination: Bloodlines” offers a closer look at some of these newspaper clippings, suggesting they recount the strange accidents from previous films in the series. Many viewers speculate that the victims from other movies were relatives of the Sky Tower survivors, which could explain why they became Death’s targets. Regrettably, as confirmed by the directors, “Bloodlines” is not intended to serve as an origin story for the rest of the franchise.

Will the Final Destination Mythos Be Cleared Out in a Sequel?

It’s a bit disheartening to learn that Lipovsky revealed the directors have changed their minds about connecting all the “Final Destination” movies. Although having characters from earlier installments alive presents some plot inconsistencies, linking the series addresses various canonical issues. For example, it explains why Death’s signs appear in photos before a premonition in “Final Destination 3,” or how Death sometimes bends the rules to achieve its goals. Moreover, the original intention of the directors is evident in “Final Destination Bloodlines,” as without their input, it’s clear that the movie is hinting at this implicit connection.

A sequel to “Final Destination: Bloodlines” might help clear up any plot inconsistencies that have arisen in the more recent installments of the series. However, creators Jeffrey Reddick (Stein) and Eric Heisserer (Lipovsky) have expressed no interest in making another Final Destination movie, despite the reception for “Bloodlines.” As Lipovsky put it to ComicBook, “I can’t imagine how they’re gonna make another one because we’ve exhausted every idea that we could think of.” Yet, given the financial success that “Bloodlines” is expected to have, a follow-up may be produced sooner rather than later. The bottom line in Hollywood is always money.

Final Destination Bloodlines is currently available in theaters.

Which one do you find more appealing: Bloodlines over the entire Final Destination series as hinted by the movie, or do you concur with the directors that every installment can function independently? Let’s share our thoughts below!

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2025-05-19 12:11